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Style Inspiration: Whimsical Black Tie

Published on August 8, 2012
Make natural history with a big ball gown, insect details, and midnight blue hues.
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This content originally appeared as "Get the Look: Wild Night" in Brides magazine. Prices and other information in this story were accurate at press time, but are subject to change. Please confirm details with individual designers and vendors.

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A formal—but fun!—fête inspired by Jordan and Jessie's wedding at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

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Gold-plated brass necklace with Swarovski-crystal birds, $315, Fallon, available at Les Nouvelles.

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Centerpiece of beargrass stems, mokara orchids, cymbidium orchids, and parrot tulips, $225, Ovando.

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Wedding cake, $9 per slice (serves 80), Lulu Cake Boutique of Scarsdale.

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Place cards, $40 for 10, Bernard Maisner Studio & Fine Stationery.

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Velvet blazer, $545, Elizabeth and James, Neiman Marcus. Trousers, $365, Elizabeth and James, Sak's Fifth Avenue. Sleeveless tank with paillettes, $89, Anne Klein.

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Ivory soft tulle gown with Swarovski crystals, $1,569, Maggie Sottero.

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"Muse Koré" and "Muse Portia" champagne flutes, $250 each, John Rocha at Waterford.

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Cow suede clutch, $995, Diane von Furstenberg, available at Shopbop.com.

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Grape gazar bridesmaid dress, $250, Lela Rose Bridesmaids, The Dessy Group.

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"Tropical" charger, $225, and mug, $80, and "Novella" salad plate, $70, Flux, DeVine.

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OPI in Unfor-greta-bly Blue nail polish, $8.50, OPI.

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Satin shoes with crystal buckles, $1,875, Roger Vivier, 212-861-5371.

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Brides Magazine September 2012Maggie Sottero Wedding DressesWedding Ideas FeatureWedding IdeasSpring Wedding IdeasSummer Wedding IdeasFormalWhimsicalglamorousBrides September 2012Brides September 2012 IssueStyle InspirationWedding Style
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